Hairy Cary Now In Camp in Portsmouth Navy Training
Mary Cary details first two weeks in the navy from Atlanta enlistment to Portsmouth training. Describes travel through Hamlet and Norlina, boarding on the Franklin cutter, the bug house, clothing outfitting, hammock bunks, New Year confinement, daily drilling, and his role as petty officer of a six man working party. Also notes rations, cleanliness, and anticipation of transfer to Norfolk.
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Portsmouth
Ralter Keowee
Navy
Atlanta
Dallas
Texas
Tuat
Seaboard Station
Hamlet
N. C
Sam
Norlina
Norfolk
Cary
Card of Thanks from J. D. Cheek Family
Mr and Mrs J D Cheek and Family thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the death of their dear brother and son. They wish God s richest blessings on all who ministered with sympathy and help. West Union R F D.
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Hostor
J. D. Cheek
West Union
Farmers blamed for cotton woes in state critique
Charles Petty vents at farmers in The State, blaming greed for field waste. He cites advisers urging high prices, reduced acreage, or guano cuts, and notes pickers’ shortages. He recalls southern counties with unsold cotton and Spartanburg’s 40 bale potential with labor, warning three-year price pressures and diversifying to feed home needs.
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Charles Petty
Gaffney
Georgia
Spartanburg
Kentucky Imagery And War Museum Visit Shared In Letter
Sam J. Isbell from Walhalla writes of Christmas in Kentucky praising Bowling Green’s charm and the tobacco and horse industries. He details fox hunting, riding, and social life, then describes Lookout Mountain views and the Chattanooga visit, ending with homecoming reflections and mentions Foley Kidney Pills and local figures Wyatt Stradley and J Col. Wyatt Stradley, Augusta connections, and mining interests.
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Hatlor Keowee Courter
Kentucky
Bowling Green
South Carolina
Blue Grays
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Old Point Hotel
Old Lookout
Atlanta
Walhalla
Sam J. Isbell
Walhalla, R
Augusta
Ian
Wyatt W. Stradley
Abbeville
Dramatic verdict issue in Greenwood manslaughter case
In Greenwood a new trial motion for George W. Long, convicted of manslaughter in Troy, reveals juror affidavits claiming the verdict followed a two thirds rule. The foreman testified the jury united only after two thirds votes, with eight for manslaughter and four for acquittal in the final vote. Judge Sease refused the new trial and sentenced Long to three years and six months.
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Greenwood
George W. Long
Luther P. Mullinax
Troy
M. F P. Sanders
Mr. Grier
C. C. Featherstone
Sease
Long
Cooper
J. M.townsend
Seaso
Burns Cleared of Kidnaping Charge in McNamara Capture
Indianapolis Judge A B Anderson signifies Burns was not guilty of kidnaping in the 1911 McNamara arrest. The ruling came during Burns habeas corpus for perpetual release from an indictment tied to extradition questions. An appeal will follow Sease's order denying a new trial.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Win
J. Burns
John J. McNamara
California
A. B. Anderson
Burns
Anderson
Habeas Corbus
McNamara
Indiana
Make Your Tax Return Open for Personal Property Tax
The Auditor's office opens January 1 to February 20 for personal property returns. Taxable polls include all able bodied men 21 to 60 and dogs must be returned. Returns are taken at multiple local locations each day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting January 18 in Seneca and continuing through February 2 in Madison.
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Auditor's Ofice
Seneca
Richland
Newry
Clark's Store
Salem
Little River
Tamassee
Mt. Rest
Henry's
Cannon's
Tugaloo Academy
Madison
Jana KR. W. Grubbs
Oconee County
N. C
Foley's Kidney Pills advertisement claims cure and health benefits
An old advertisement for Foley's Kidney Pills promises relief for backache and urinary issues, strengthens kidneys, and builds tissue while removing uric acid to prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes. It urges to refuse substitutes and credits JW Beld of Walualia.
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Bright
JW. Beld
Walualia
Final Settlement Notice in Oconee County Probate
Mary Neville Ans administrator seeks leave from Judge D A Smith at Walhalla Court House on January 9th 1912 at 11 oclock for final settlement of the estate of J J Ansel deceased and final discharge as administratrix. Notice dated 1914.
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Court House
Pension Board
J. W., Holleman
D. A. Smith
Oconee County
South Carolina
Walhalla Court House
J. J. Ansel
Mary Neville Ans
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Hairy Cary
Woolford
J. W. Bell
Iocaly
Ebenezer No. 1
R. Fld
Marie Taylor
Cecelia Willson
Willamston
John Cason
Crayton Whitmire
Marie Murchison
J. G. Mulkey
Bucharest
Rowmania
Mack Sea
Russian Steam Navigation Company
Galata
Odessa
Carl Anazoff
Blue Grass
Foley
Wyatt Stadley
Cramer
Badia
Heah Remedy Co
Tho
Richmond
3.W. Bede
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Erman Kale Works, Inc
Continental Building
Baltimore
Monadnock Block
Chicago
Whitey Central Bank
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Orisa
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W. J. Burns
Board of County
K B Tae
King Ul
Smith ‘i
McMahan
D. Ti Stancil
S. N Hughs
Trughs
Shinpsor
Y Conwell
H Rowland
R Hu
Smithson
Band Smith & Sons Migs Co
Lee
Marett
N. Woolbright
W. Grant
R Vinson
I Singleton
Geo. L. Jones
Y. Chalmers
R Brown
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W. A. Gray
Hopkins
Thos
Karle
L. Ww
Melie
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Dr Thode
Thode
W. Wickli
Bo Walker
Valle
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John FB Craig
Lee Kerr
M Kay
W Smith
Hillips
Reo
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Dames Seaborn
KC. Butler
Grabs
Ant Dock Penge
W. M
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Matt Cobb
N Phillips
James Seaborn
Vara
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